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Rug Evaluation

When buying valuable antiques and furniture, it just make sense to deal with an expert. The same practice should be applied when purchasing oriental rugs and tapestries from around the world. Hayko Fine Rugs and Tapestries is the authority in fine rug evaluation, sales, and restoration.

With more than 35 years of experience, see why collectors and homeowners alike trust Hayko. From museum quality to affordable decorative rugs – Hayko Fine Rugs and Tapestries offers one-of-a-kind rugs that you will cherish for a lifetime. Whether you desire an evaluation, cleaning or repair for your antique rug, Hayko’s world class service will meet all your expectations.

In the market for an oriental rug or tapestry? Let Hayko himself help guide you through the process.

Rug Repair

Museum Quality Restoration

Like all masterpieces, the work of master craftsman Hayk Oltaci speaks for itself. Hayko’s work is on display in galleries and auction houses across the world, yet you cannot see it. That’s the point: a top-quality restoration is invisible.

With more than 30 years experience gained in the carpet & tapestry ateliers of Istanbul, Strasbourg, Paris and New York, Hayko’s talent in restoring the finest rugs is unmatched.

At Hayko’s atelier, custom-mixed colors are used to dye individual yarns to the precise shade of the carpet, no matter how old or faded it may be. Imagine trying to match 300-year-old colors, fibers and patterns, so precisely that the repair work is completely undetectable!

That’s what Hayko’s artisans have been doing for over 20 years, for discerning customers in many countries. The work is delicate, and takes time and precision. A complex restoration on a single rug can take over a year.

When dealing with valuable and rare carpets, average work is not good enough. You can rely on Hayko’s staff of master craftspeople for impeccable restorations of the finest antique carpets.

Join Master craftsman Hayk Oltaci for a unique weaving workshop demonstrating the hand-made textiles of Turkey and the Near East. With more than 30 years experience, Hayk is an expert in fine oriental rugs and tapestries from around the world. Participants will learn to set-up their loom, the weft and warp, and receive information on how to continue their rug at home or join Hayk at his Queens-based workshop for more lessons.Limited seating, reservations required. All are welcome.

Join master Craftsman, Hayk Oltaci, for a workshop of three evenings this June in Long Island City at Hayko Fine Rugs and Tapestries. Learn the art of rug weaving and discover the ancient art of rug making!

When: Classes start the second week of June 2017 (Tuesday & Wednesday).

You will learn the ABCs of vertical rug weaving, including terms such as warp and weft, techniques such as knotting and the basics of design. You will discover how to weave a rug in your own design. You will actually practice the art of rug making by weaving a small rug of your own using the loom and materials provided to each participant. This is an exciting opportunity to learn how rugs have been made for thousands of years from an experienced teacher who will carefully guide you at every stage.

Enjoy traditional music & tea while learning how to weave a traditional rug on your own loom! Everyone leaves with their own mini rug. All materials and supplies provided. All ages welcome.

Join Master-Craftsman Hayk Oltaci, for a day-long workshop on March 25, 2017, at Hayko Fine Rugs and Tapestries, Long Island City, NY. Learn the art of rug weaving and discover the ancient art of rug making!

The purpose of this workshop is to promote the ancient art of rug weaving to Armenians around the world. If you are an arts and crafts lover, this is another medium you will simply love to work in. We are starting off with beginner’s workshops with the hopes of creating a future rug-weaving circle.

The purpose of this workshop is to promote the ancient art of rug weaving to Armenians around the world. If you are an arts and crafts lover, this is another medium you will simply love to work in. We are starting off with beginner’s workshops with the hopes of creating a future rug-weaving circle.

Join Master-Craftsman, Hayk Oltaci, for a workshop of four evenings this January in Laguna Beach, California at Alexander Rug Gallery. Learn the art of rug weaving and discover the ancient art of rug making!

You will learn the ABCs of vertical rug weaving, including terms such as warp and weft, techniques such as knotting and the basics of design. You will discover how to weave a rug in your own design. You will actually practice the art of rug making by weaving a small rug of your own using the loom and materials provided to each participant. This is an exciting opportunity to learn how rugs have been made for thousands of years from an experienced teacher who will carefully guide you at every stage.

Enjoy traditional music & tea while learning how to weave a traditional rug on your own loom! Everyone leaves with their own mini rug. All materials and supplies provided. All ages welcome.

Limited seating, reservations required. (10 person)

For more information about the classes or our ultimate expert service in hand cleaning and repair of your rugs, please contact Hayko at (212) 219-8257; (212) 717-5400 or Zeytoon (949) 715-9230

Join Master-Craftsman Hayk Oltaci, for a day-long workshop on January 21, 2017, at the Ararat-Eskijian Museum, Mission Hills, California. Learn the art of rug weaving and discover the ancient art of rug making!

Cost: $245.00/per person (includes the instructions and materials).
You will learn the ABCs of vertical rug weaving, including terms such as warp and weft, techniques such as knotting and the basics of design. You will discover how to weave a rug in your own design. You will actually practice the art of rug making by weaving a small rug of your own using the loom and materials provided to each participant. This is an exciting opportunity to learn how rugs have been made for thousands of years from an experienced teacher who will carefully guide you at every stage.
Enjoy traditional music and tea while learning how to weave a traditional rug on your own loom! Everyone leaves with their own mini rug. All materials and supplies are provided.
Limited seating, reservations required. (10 people per session).
For more information about the classes or our ultimate expert service in hand cleaning and repair of your rugs, please contact Hayko at (212) 219-8257 or (212) 717-5400); or Ararat-Eskijian Museum (747) 253-0965

Learn How to Weave Rugs

Join master Craftsman, Hayk Oltaci, for a workshop of four evenings this December in Long Island City at Hayko Fine Rugs and Tapestries. Learn the art of rug weaving and discover the ancient art of rug making!

When: Classes start the first week of December 2016 (Tuesday & Wednesday).

You will learn the ABCs of vertical rug weaving, including terms such as warp and weft, techniques such as knotting and the basics of design. You will discover how to weave a rug in your own design. You will actually practice the art of rug making by weaving a small rug of your own using the loom and materials provided to each participant. This is an exciting opportunity to learn how rugs have been made for thousands of years from an experienced teacher who will carefully guide you at every stage.

Enjoy traditional music & tea while learning how to weave a traditional rug on your own loom! Everyone leaves with their own mini rug. All materials and supplies provided. All ages welcome.

Limited seating, reservations required. (10 person)

For more information about the classes or our ultimate expert service in hand cleaning and repair of your rugs, please contact Hayko at (212) 219-8257 or (212) 717-5400)

This antique Luri Bakhtiari rug was woven in the Luristan province of western Persia, circa 1910s. There are several characteristics that make this rug an exquisite piece of art. First of all, despite curvilinear floral design combinations of traditional Persian rugs, this rug is decorated with geometric patterns. Although Persian Heriz and Serapi rugs are considered geometric in patterns, those are apparently stylized floral designs, while the motifs in this rug appear to be strictly geometric and encompass many characteristics of Caucasian rugs.

Against this background, close examination reveals that the distinctive designs of this rug are derived from a creative combination of Persian and Caucasian motifs. For example, the two octagonal medallions on the abrashed-blue main field have the feel of Caucasian designs, yet the inside of each is decorated with Persian stylized-floral patterns. One of the two remaining medallions in the middle is inspired by Persian “Shah-Abbas pattern,” and the other by Caucasian diamond pattern. The rest of the main field is decorated with trees, flower plants, palmettes, rosettes, diamonds, and stars, all of which bear the combination of Persian and Caucasian elements.

Another appealing characteristic of this rug is that it has two equally-balanced primary borders instead of one; and, no secondary borders. Only thin barber-pole patterns surround the borders. The white ground of the outer border amplifies the rich colors and exquisite designs of the main field. In fact, it makes us realize that this Luri Bakhtiari rug is created through the rendition of the legendary Persian garden design with Caucasian artistic sensitivity.

This is an exceptional gem for anyone who appreciates the beauty and the value of antique Oriental rugs.

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For more information about this exquisite rug, as well as for our ultimate expert service in hand cleaning and repair of your rugs, please contact Hayko by calling at 212-219-8257; (also 24-hour answering service at 212-717-5400); or by E-mail: info@hayko.com.

I am pleased to inform you that the Norian Armenian Programs at the University of Connecticut will be hosting an Armenian Festival onSaturday, September 17, 2016. The following link provides the details about the program, the time, and the location:

I will be one of the presenters in the featured activities demonstrating “The Art of Rug Weaving:” a hands-on workshop. My colleague from California, Hratch Kozibeyokian will be providing a concise introduction to Armenian Rugs.

With the thought that it would be an excellent cultural experience for anyone who might be interested to attend, I have decided to inform my friends of this Armenian Festival at the University of Connecticut.

04/21/2016

I am an employee using my manager’s personal account for office tasks and projects that need to be completed. The man picking up showed up at his home address instead because of my error! I called and we sorted everything out (scheduling and phone numbers of where to be reached, etc.).
The man who I spoke with was apologetic about any bumps along the road and extremely genuine in his concerns. You can tell the employees care about their business and pride themselves on the attention they give to their customers; you seldom find this kindness and professionalism anywhere else. You can tell so much about a business in the way they handle any issues or confusions.
As for the rug, it looks brand new…a completely different rug even! It was not cleaned for some time and when they brought it back, we were eager to display it in our editing suite. Clients constantly compliment us on how beautiful the rug is. Thank you Hayko for livening up a black and white office with your gorgeous deep cleaning treatment that brings out the beauty, vibrancy, and details of our Persian rug!

Description of work:

Giving 5 stars for an incredible result and for how well Hayko handled any discrepancies and miscommunications.

During our latest inventory count, we were so captivated once again by very many outstanding rugs that we have decided to share some of the exceptional ones with you each month as “The Rug of the Month.”

Here is this month’s pick:

TURKMEN YOMUD RUG

4’ 6” X 6’ 3”

TURKMEN YOMUD RUG 4’ 6” X 6’ 3”

This is a fine example of an antique Turkmen Yomud tribal rug. It is probably woven by the Ersari tribe—an ethnic group that is renowned for developing its distinctive weaves and designs. The wool used in weaving this rug is renowned in the trade for its lustrous and hard-wearing properties. It comes from the famous indigenous breed of Karakul sheep in Ghazny province, the southeastern region of Turkmenistan. The carding and spinning of the wool is done by hand. The balls of wool are made into skeins which are then dyed by the weaver’s family.

The black-brown dye used in this rug has oxidizing properties, which is obvious through the erosion of the pile on the background. This erosion also gives us a clear indication of the antique vintage of this artwork—circa 1880s.

Turkman Yamoud (detail)

The diagonal rows of an octagonal single diamond-shaped motif in red, ivory, blue, and turquoise is repeated on the black-brown main field. A single stripe replicating the primary border in designs and colors divides the main field into two. The red primary border is decorated with repeated polygonal rosettes alternating in ivory and blue. The secondary inner and outer borders are decorated with the same reciprocating dog-teeth design in alternating ivory, red, and blue.

The two ends of the rug are decorated with repeated tree motifs with serrated leaves. The surprisingly random use of yellow leaves on one end; and, the repeated wine-glass single row bordering the “X” shapes on the other end further enhance the charm of this tribal yet elegant rug.

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For further information about this rug, as well as for our ultimate expert service in hand cleaning and repair of your rugs, please contact Hayko by calling at 212-219-8257; (also 24-hour answering service: 212-717-5400); or by E-mail: infor@hayko.com.

Our Mission

With an innate cultural attraction to the art of rug weaving and well over 35 years of hands-on experience, Hayko’s mission is to provide the ultimate service to his customers in sales, repairs, and cleaning of fine Oriental rugs and European tapestries. Building long-term business relationships with our clients is the most important aspect of our mission.

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